Myths Illogical

Challenge #04591-L207: The Valley of Cursed Death

Two hunters venture into the wooded mountains of the Mountain West where they come upon the ruins of a frontier town not marked on any maps. An aged man, must be more than a century old, was there at the founding, and tells the two why no one must ever settle on these lands again. -- Anon Guest

There was no such town on the map, yet the town was here. Well. The remains of the town was here. There were buildings, but they were in the process of being gradually disassembled. Jim-bob and Bubba could only guess at what they were in their heyday. It was spooky.

There were no sounds. No birds chirped. No wolves howled. Even the wind was still and quiet. There should have been creaking. There should have been scuttling noises. There should have been something other than the eerie silence. Even the two hunters quieted their tread in the sepulchral stillness.

They almost crapped themselves when the old-timer came around the corner. They did scream a little bit. The old coot had to blink a couple of times to absorb the fact that they were actually there.

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Challenge #04589-L205: They Hunt in Summer

A disgraced archeologist discovers a ruin dating to the inter-glacial period. However, the searcher finds evidence of life, despite the place being buried for 14,000 years, and that life may be more serpentine than human in nature… -- Anon Guest

[AN: Fun fact - The pyramids were being built at the same time that Europeans were hunting mammoths. So "ruins dating back to the inter-glacial period" is like... active for Ancient Egypt. I'm going to assume northern hemisphere and inside the

Challenge #04575-L191: What Price a Wish?

All around the world have opened strange, white colonnaded buildings like banks or fancy law offices. Except these "Exchanges" are entirely empty save for shadows behind the frosted windows at the back who never speak. Here a lucky few can redeem gold lettered coupons for any wish the heart desires. Though the mouth had better word the request carefully, as those shadows listen carefully and there are no refunds... -- Anon Guest

They literally turned up overnight. On one day, it was

Challenge #04570-L186: Felt Idols

A toy shop proprietor sells plushie Cthulhu toys and cartoonish picture books, spreading joy to the children of his fair city in mockery of a century dead antiquarian.

Only, the toys begin whispering in the night, the picture books reveal quite starkly arcane hidden messages under moonlight, and one mother complains of a plushie leaking blood, the proprietor realizing too late what he's really been spreading... -- Anon Guest

The toys looked pretty cute. One of the selling points on the packaging

Challenge #04560-L176: Sanguine Apocalypse

Vampires have overrun the world, so humanity lives on at the poles where the sun always shines, conducting a treacherous twice yearly migration. -- Anon Guest

The world has gone to shit, but not in the way you might think. On the other hand,the climate change and overpopulation issues are solved. Also... not how you might think.

The Earth got overrun by Vampires.

Personally? I blame the kind of people who -er- wanted to "be friendly" with made-up monsters. There's a

Challenge #04558-L174: Era, Era, Tourist Fhtagn

A fun vacation ends with bringing home a little trinket, a squid headed god seated on a rune covered throne. Only, ever since, my dreams have grown ever stranger as a yearning fills me... -- Anon Guest

Don't touch that! Just... don't touch. Bad things happen to anyone else who touches that. Trust me, okay? You don't want the literally gory details.

Yes, I carry it around with me everywhere. No, I don't know if that's a good idea, but after what

Challenge #04517-L133: Enlightened Self Interest

They noticed that their vampiric lover had begun to change their diet. Less bread was being offered, fewer potatoes, fewer baked treats. Instead, leaner meats, more vegetables and fresh fruit, more water, and even a change in the tea.

When confronted, the vampire looked into their eyes with immense worry and said softly, "Your blood is getting far too sweet." -- Anon Guest

[AN: Calling back to https://peakd.com/fiction/@internutter/challenge-04494-l110-agreement-on-amends ]

Love is a strange beast and takes many shapes.

Challenge #04494-L110: Agreement on Amends

Beneath the glow of the full moon, Count [REDACTED] gazed longingly into his lover's eyes. “My darling, my eternal flame, my heart’s joy taken human form. I’m begging you to drink more water your blood tastes like shit.” -- Anon Guest

[AN: This prompt has been altered to skip merrily around other people's IP. I try to avoid copyrighted material around here]

Compte Dragomyr couldn't keep it to himself any longer. He had to tell her. Yet he could not

Challenge #04362-K344: Matthew 25:35-40

You're about to face the Judge. The spirit can see your heart. Read your thoughts and feelings. And they will tell you what you do NOT want to hear. The truth. You sure holding your rank and throne is worth this? -- Anon Guest

You live your life, and then it ends. Many, many chapters have been written about what happens next. But for a great majority, they agree. After the spirit leaves the mortal realm, there is judgement. Judgement, and peril.

Challenge #04291-K273: A Chance at Mortal Redemption

A very old angel, and an ancient demon, both sat together talking, watching the peoples. Seeing how the humans treat the children born to them simply for looking like their ancient ancestors, saddened them.

"Even we demons know this is wrong."

They are human and have free will.

"Doesn't mean it's not wrong."

In that, at least, we very much agree. -- Anon Guest

[AN: Reminder that I am trying my soul to whispers in keeping my stories OUTSIDE of fandom spaces.

Challenge #04212-K194: Help From an Old God

Your hands are shaking, let me help you. First take off this mask. Then focus of breathing, and shoot.

BANG

After all, I am thou, thou art I.

I am Loki. Together we shall burn this unjust world to ash. -- Anon Guest

Sometimes, a swift and violent action is desperately necessary to improve the world. Sometimes, those with the inclination to do something lacks the strength, courage, or resources to do it.

If they're desperate enough, they are willing to call

Challenge #04194-K176: The Lost Legend of Thebysthenes

We watch as the city burn, as demons from beyond the star descend onto our land. They carve our flesh, devour our young, and dance on our graves. We cried to heavens to bring us salvation. We call upon Zeus to smite the dark ones, we call upon Poseidon to wash away the flames, we call upon Athena for the wisdom to push the hoard back into the sky. All fell on deaf ears.

Except one, Ares. -- Anon Guest

Fire. Sing,

Challenge #03792-J139: A Friend For Afterlife

They had a spirit following them since they were very little. Came in handy given how often they were bullied. The spirit despised bullies. -- Anon Guest

Dawson was born by the railroad tracks. From the instant he drew breath, he had Daisi by his side. This would not be anything remarkable but for one tiny detail. Daisi had been dead for twenty years.

She died on the very spot Dawson was born, in fact.

For the first few years, there was

Challenge #03557-I268: An Overdue Appreciation

Death is used to the living fearing them when they come to take the living to the next world. But this living being, as they lay waiting for Death's hand to take their pain away, holds out a simple silk flower, enchanted so Death may hold it close. This being's way of saying thank you. For in the end, Death is usually the kindest being of all. -- Anon Guest

[AN: I am using everything in my power to not steal Sir

Challenge #03502-I214: Last Warning

“This breaks our immortality deal,” the being slammed the butt end of their staff on the ground, causing the palace to shake and the floor began to crack around him. Some poor souls were blown away from the room while the some of guards were barely able to hold their ground while the rest collapsed. Ten beings were all that were left standing wearing some very prestigious clothing. “Please forgive us, this may be an error in our side. We would not

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A 190-post collection

Challenge #04591-L207: The Valley of Cursed Death

Challenge #04589-L205: They Hunt in Summer

Challenge #04575-L191: What Price a Wish?

Challenge #04570-L186: Felt Idols

Challenge #04560-L176: Sanguine Apocalypse

Challenge #04558-L174: Era, Era, Tourist Fhtagn

Challenge #04517-L133: Enlightened Self Interest

Challenge #04494-L110: Agreement on Amends

Challenge #04362-K344: Matthew 25:35-40

Challenge #04291-K273: A Chance at Mortal Redemption

Challenge #04212-K194: Help From an Old God

Challenge #04194-K176: The Lost Legend of Thebysthenes

Challenge #03792-J139: A Friend For Afterlife

Challenge #03557-I268: An Overdue Appreciation

Challenge #03502-I214: Last Warning